Tax Analyst
Posted Date : Nov 11, 2025
Requisition Number : 126875
Location : Hershey, PA
Department : Tax / Finance
Summary of Role :
As a member of Hershey Tax, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of an industry-leading consumer products company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands and remarkable people. This is an exciting chance to join Hershey Tax in a very visible role within the organization while gaining exposure to all areas of U.S. income tax (federal and state) and specialty tax areas (compliance, accounting, audit defense).
The candidate should be a strong team player with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage and pivot among multiple projects, while also continuously striving to add insights, value, and growth to Hershey Tax. The successful candidate will expand their tax business and expertise, enabling success on both an individual and company level. The position will report to a Sr. Tax Manager / Tax Manager.
Role Responsibilities :
U.S. Federal Tax Compliance
- Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and annual extensions
Prepare federal tax return for all U.S. entities, including :
maintain and update tax software mappings for trial balance accountsprepare book-to-tax difference workpapers and other return documentationconduct tax research on federal tax mattersprepare tax forms including required elections and statementse-file extension and tax return using Onesource tax softwareprepare provision to return true-up workpapers and journal entriesAssisting with IRS audit documentation requestsCoordinate and work with external advisors as neededState Income Tax Compliance
Prepare estimated income and franchise tax paymentsPrepare income and franchise tax returns (approximately 100 returns) for all U.S. entities, including :
compile apportionment data by entitytax research on state tax issues (nexus, apportionment, state specific adjustments, etc.)prepare tax return documentation workpapersprepare all tax forms and required statementse-file tax returns using Onesource tax softwareprepare provision to return true-up workpapers and journal entriesAssist with income and franchise tax auditsCoordinate and work with external advisors as neededAccounting for Income Taxes
Review monthly account reconciliations for federal, state, and foreign income tax accountsPrepare and review quarterly / annual federal and state income tax provision calculationsCalculate and document federal and state FIN48 reserve positionsDesired knowledge, skills, and abilities :
Working tax experience in federal, state, and tax accounting preferredOrganized with a problem-solving mindsetAbility to utilize global ERP and tax systems (e.g., SAP, OneSource)Experience using data analytic technologies (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI)Excellent oral / written communication and teamwork skillsProficient in MS office and advanced Excel.Strong professional ethics and integrityMinimum Education and Experience Requirements :
Education -
Bachelor's degree in finance or accountingCPA (or in process)Experience -
At least 1-2 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience, preferred#LI-TL1
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Nearest Major Market : Harrisburg